Tripologist

Airlines are introducing seats that don’t recline (even in business class)

You only have to Google “seat recline disputes” to see why some airlines are ditching reclining seats altogether.

• by Michael Gebicki

Tripologist: Where should I base myself for a month in Italy?

Italy has 20 regions, in effect “states”, and you could find at least one town in each of these regions that you could use as a base.

Can you still get round-the-world tickets? Yes, and they’re a bargain

Round-the-world tickets aren’t just for jet-setters who want the trip of a lifetime. The price alone makes them attractive if you have time to spare.

• by Michael Gebicki

Are Australians being ripped off on travel insurance?

There are many reasons why the cost of basic cover can vary.

• by Michael Gebicki

Tripologist: I have a spare week in Spain – where should I go?

After a week in Madrid, then three weeks walking the Camino, I have a week unplanned.

• by Michael Gebicki

Giant airports, more routes: The new powerhouse in air travel

Indian airlines are growing at a rapid rate and so are the number of flights between Australia and the subcontinent.

• by Michael Gebicki

The best economy class seats on Australian domestic flights

Got an economy class domestic flight coming up, and dreading it? Here’s where you’ll find the most comfortable seats.

• by Michael Gebicki

Tripologist: I’ve only got three days in the UK, where should I go?

I have three days before a night-time flight from Heathrow. I will have already seen London. Where is a good place to visit?

• by Michael Gebicki

How to (legally) spend more than 90 days in Europe without a visa

How can I stay in the Schengen area longer than 90 days? It’s a question I get often, and there are a couple of ways to prolong your European journey.

• by Michael Gebicki

Tripologist: What are the best things to do in Rome for first-time visitors?

It’s easy to wander around in Rome without knowing what you’re looking at.

• by Michael Gebicki